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Whirling Blades

2nd-level · Conjuration Concentration

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Casting Time
Action
Range
60 ft
Duration
10 Minutes
Components
V, S, M
Material Component

a handful of metal shavings

0.00 gp
Source Information
Combat Reference
Damage
4d4 Slashing
Roll
Attack Roll
Target
1 area
Description

You produce a storm of metal shards that occupy a 5-foot diameter sphere in a space you can see within range. A creature takes 4d4 slashing damage when it enters the spell’s area for the first time on a turn or starts its turn there.

As an action, you can cause the blades to point and shoot at a creature within 30 feet of the sphere. Make a ranged spell attack. On a hit, targets take 4d4 piercing damage, or half as much damage on a miss. Hit or miss, the spell then ends.

At Higher Levels

When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 3rd level or higher, the damage increases by 2d4 for each slot level above 2nd.

About Whirling Blades

Whirling Blades is a Level 2 level spell from the school of Conjuration.

This spell has a casting time of action , and a range of 60.0 ft (18.3 m) . It has a duration of Instantaneous.

Spell Details

Complete details

Complete details about this spell:

  • At Higher Levels: When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 3rd level or higher, the damage increases by 2d4 for each slot level above 2nd.

Casting Tips

2 tips

Consider these tips when casting this spell:

  • Tactical Use: Ideal for low-level encounters and utility situations. Consider environmental interactions for creative problem-solving.
  • Concentration: Requires concentration. Maintain focus to sustain the spell's effect.

School of Magic: Conjuration

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